Afghan govt assures its soil won’t be used against neighbours

Kabul welcomes regional opposition to foreign military bases: Taliban spokesman rejects claims of militants operating in Afghanistan: Says Kabul seeks respectful, positive relations with all neighbouring states

The Afghan interim government has reaffirmed its commitment that Afghan soil will not be used against any other country, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

In a statement, Hamdullah Fitrat, Deputy Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said that no armed group has been permitted to operate within Afghanistan and that concerns about threats emanating from Afghan territory are baseless.

The remarks came in response to the recent Pakistan-China-Iran-Russia foreign ministers’ meeting, where the countries rejected the establishment of foreign military bases in Afghanistan. Kabul welcomed this stance, saying it aligned with its own policy of rejecting external bases.

Fitrat stressed that Afghanistan seeks positive relations with all countries based on mutual respect, while also combating corruption, narcotics, and other harmful activities.

He highlighted that Kabul’s policy is rooted in trust-building, friendly engagement, and regional cooperation.

He said political observers had noted that regional support for Afghanistan’s stability could provide an opportunity for Kabul to strengthen political and economic ties.

Responding positively to the concerns of neighbouring countries, analysts suggest, could further enhance confidence-building and regional trust.